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Lot 20 | Meissen | Allegories "The Day" and "The Night"
Estimate
2.800
- 3.000
€
D
Result:
(incl. premium)
17.160 €
ALLEGORIES "THE DAY" AND "THE NIGHT".
Meissen.
Date: Before 1924.
Maker/Designer: Model H. Schwabe.
Technique: Porcelain, enriched in colors and gold.
Description: Above an octagonal pedestal a putto as the allegory of the day, floating, holding a flower
in his left hand and a torch in his right. On the pedestal a large sunflower with a
titmouse, flapping its wings. As its counterpart, a putto as an allegory of the night,
wrapped in a veil held by a crown of stars. He is holding poppy pods in his right hand. An
owl on a tree stump is sitting at his feet.
Measurement: Height 52cm/ 52,5cm.
Mark: Swordsmark, L134a/L135a.
Meissen.
Date: Before 1924.
Maker/Designer: Model H. Schwabe.
Technique: Porcelain, enriched in colors and gold.
Description: Above an octagonal pedestal a putto as the allegory of the day, floating, holding a flower
in his left hand and a torch in his right. On the pedestal a large sunflower with a
titmouse, flapping its wings. As its counterpart, a putto as an allegory of the night,
wrapped in a veil held by a crown of stars. He is holding poppy pods in his right hand. An
owl on a tree stump is sitting at his feet.
Measurement: Height 52cm/ 52,5cm.
Mark: Swordsmark, L134a/L135a.
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VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
32% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
32% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
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Stock Id: 75010-2